May 1, 2001

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) announced today the availability of the imageRUNNER 8500, an 85 page-per-minute digital copier with optional network print and/or scan capabilities. The device is targeted to high-volume document production environments, including Print On Demand, Central Reprographic Departments (CRD), Print-for-Pay, and corporate departmental applications.

"Canon is very pleased and excited to announce the availability of our highly-anticipated imageRUNNER 8500," said Tod Pike, senior vice president of Marketing, Canon U.S.A. Imaging Systems Group. "As our first Segment 5 digital engine, imageRUNNER 8500 fills our high volume lineup with a very strong feature set and price/performance ratio."

The imageRUNNER 8500 can support a monthly print volume of up to 400,000 impressions, and offers 600 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) and 256 grayscale resolution. With an optional embedded network print controller offering 10/100 Ethernet network connectivity and printing support, the device can also perform scanning and true multi-tasking through a robust combination of intuitive software drivers and control panel features. Print configured versions offer PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript printing. Token Ring connectivity is optional, as is a 3,500-sheet paper deck that brings total on-line paper capacity up to 7,650 sheets.

From a document-finishing standpoint, the imageRUNNER 8500 offers several options, all of which include multi-position stapling as standard. Capabilities offered by imageRUNNER 8500 finishing options include single and multi-position stapling up to 100 sheets, automatic 2/3 hole punching, automatic saddle-stitch booklet making, as well as optional support for Z-folding and document insertion via additional accessories.

Key productivity enhancing functions offered as standard features on the imageRUNNER 8500 include tab printing, job build, Copy Reservation for up to five jobs, a color LCD user interface, and 100 user mailboxes accepting scanned and printed data.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is an industry leader in professional andconsumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc., is a top patent-holder of imaging technologies. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

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